In years past, Walla Walla, in the southeastern corner of Washington, may have been known mostly for its sweet onions, but these days the wine industry has put its stamp on the town. Its wines are big, bold, and nuanced, with winemakers primarily focusing on red wines but also offering some excellent whites. The Walla […]
Wine Tasting
Discovering Woodinville, One Event at a Time
If there’s one thing that’s consistent about people in the world of wine and spirits, it’s that they know how to throw a party. With food–good food. In the past few weeks, my husband and I have made the drive out to Woodiville, 20 miles northeast of Seattle, for parties at a couple of our […]
A (First) Day in Seattle
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had a number of guests visiting so I took advantage of the fact that they’d never been here and did some exploring around the city. If you have friends or family coming in anytime soon, consider taking them on this day trip of Seattle, or mix-and-match these spots […]